93 senior early years practitioner jobs found in Milton Keynes

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Hedgerows - Netherfield  If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Hedgerows Nursery. This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children. Acorn at Hedgerows is a 43 place day nursery in Netherfield, Milton Keynes. Attached to the Hedgerows family centre, the nursery transferred to us from Milton Keynes Council and offers fully-funded places for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds. The nursery offers full and part-time care for children aged four months to four years, and is open 7:30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round....

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Westcroft, Milton Keynes  If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Westcroft . This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children. Our day nursery is situated in the Westcroft District Centre and is adjacent to our Training Centre where we host training for our staff and other early years professionals. The nursery has 3 outdoor play areas, giving children the opportunity to free-flow indorrs and outdoors to access a full range of activities.   The nursery offers full and part-time care for up to 92 children from the age...

Senior Practitioner Acorn Early Years – Cold Harbour - Bletchley   If you are offered a Senior EYP role, you will receive a £1000 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Acorn Early Years is seeking an experienced, confident and passionate Senior Practitioner to join the leadership team at Cold Harbour . This role is ideal for an early years professional who is ready to take on additional responsibility, support staff development and help drive high‑quality practice across the nursery while remaining hands‑on with children.     Our day nursery is adjoined to an outdoor learning centre that builds on our popular Forest School provision and reputation for Forest School training. One of our key priorities is outdoor play and learning, which is clearly evident at Cold Harbour, where the outdoor environment and play area are available to the children all day, every day.   The nursery offers full and...

Early Years Senior Practitioner Apprenticeship - Level 5 - Hopcroft Childcare Shoots Training are seeking a motivated, reliable and enthusiastic individual as an apprentice to complete their Level 5 Childcare qualification with Hopcroft Childcare at their Meadows Road setting. Peapods Henley has the same homely feel as our nursery school in Peppard, offering spacious surroundings using natural materials, to give the same welcoming, friendly atmosphere, that our Peppard families have become so fond of. Peapods Henley follows the same childcare and education ethos that we promote, in our nursery school in Peppard, in order to maintain the excellent reputation, we have in local primary schools that, "Peapods children are always independent, and have great social skills".  Although we do not have our own private field like the one in Peppard, we do have 2 large enclosed outdoor balconies, giving the children constant access to fresh air play. We also plan to make...

Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive. Senior Nursery Practitioner – Team Leader Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team , combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice. This is an opportunity for someone...

Lead Early Years Practitioner 📍 Acorn Early Years – Castlethorpe ⏰ Full-time / Permanent If you are offered a Lead  EYP role, you will receive a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period. Are you an experienced Early Years Practitioner looking to take the next step in your career? Acorn Early Years at Castlethorpe is seeking a passionate and motivated Early Years Lead Practitioner to support high-quality practice and develop leadership skills within our setting. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being a positive role model, supporting colleagues, and working closely with senior staff while continuing to provide outstanding care and education for children.   About Acorn Early Years – Castlethorpe Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989.  We...

Early Years Practitioner - Qualified Acorn Early Years – Westcroft Nursery, Milton Keynes If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We’re happy to offer flexibility with working hours to suit the right candidate. Depending on the needs of the nursery and availability, this role could be structured as three full days per week, mornings across five days, or afternoons across five days. Specific arrangements can be discussed further at interview. Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Westcroft Nursery . You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 2.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in a nurturing, child‑centred environment....

Early Years Practitioner - Qualified Maternity Cover initially but offering a permanent contract - Can be placed at another Acorn Nursery on completion of maternity cover Acorn Early Years – Castlethorpe Nursery If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Castlethorpe Nursery . You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 2.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in a nurturing, child‑centred environment. Castlethorpe nursery is a lovely converted chapel situated in a quiet village a few miles north of Milton Keynes. It was the first Acorn nursery to open and was established in 1989....

Early Years Practitioner - Qualified Acorn Early Years – Deanshanger If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Deanshanger Nursery . You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 2.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in a nurturing, child‑centred environment.   Nestled next to the community centre, our nursery is located in the former Deanshanger pre-school building, a space that served local families for many years. We’re proud to bring it back to life with a fresh vision and a deep commitment to early years care. Our Deanshanger nursery will specialise in the under three age group,...

  Early Years Practitioner - Qualified Acorn Early Years – Emberton If you are offered an EYP role, you will received a £500 recruitment bonus after successfully completing your 3 month probation period.  We’re happy to offer flexibility with working hours to suit the right candidate. Depending on the needs of the nursery and availability, this role could be structured as three full days per week, mornings across five days, or afternoons across five days. Specific arrangements can be discussed further at interview. Acorn Early Years is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team at Emberton Nursery . You must have a full & relevant Early Years Qualification. Minimum Level 2.  This is a fantastic opportunity for an early years professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality care and education in a nurturing, child‑centred environment.   We are located...

Do you have a genuine passion for leading and nurturing young learners, coupled with proven experience working within a nursery setting? Have you completed your LV2 OR LV3 Early Years Apprenticeship but striving to further your career? WMC Training is seeking a dedicated Nursery Practitioner to join the professional, rewarding, and supportive team in Northampton (NN7). The ideal candidate will bring previous experience working with children ,a genuine interest in developing the talent of younger generations, and a strong desire to make a difference in children's lives. MUST have experience working at the nursery setting before . You will be a collaborative team member, equally capable of taking initiative, and adept at planning enriching activities. DUTIES 1. To support fellow educators/practitioners to deliver the setting’s curriculum and standard of practice. 2. To work towards an early years qualification with support from the setting’s staff and training...

ROOM LEADER JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Room Leader Location: The Redbrick Day Nursery Responsible to: Nursery Manager and Deputy Manager Responsible for: Early Years Practitioners, Nursery Assistants, Apprentices and students allocated to the room Hours: As stated in the individual contract of employment Main Purpose of the Role To lead and manage the day-to-day operation of an allocated nursery room, ensuring that children receive consistently high-quality care, learning and development opportunities. The Room Leader will provide clear leadership to the room team, maintain a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment and ensure that practice meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, Ofsted, safeguarding legislation and nursery policies and procedures. The Room Leader will act as a positive role model, support staff development and ensure that every child is given opportunities to become a confident, independent and motivated learner....

Lead with heart. Inspire your team. Help little people thrive. Senior Nursery Practitioner – Team Leader Caring Kindergartens | Where little moments make a big difference. Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career and help others shine along the way? At Caring Kindergartens, we believe that exceptional childcare starts with people who care. People who see the potential in every child, bring out the best in their colleagues and understand that the smallest moments can make the biggest difference. From supporting a child's first steps towards independence to helping a colleague develop their confidence, every day brings opportunities to make a lasting impact. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Senior Nursery Practitioner to lead and inspire a team , combining a passion for working directly with children with the confidence to support colleagues and drive high-quality practice. This is an opportunity for someone...

Please click to see the full   Job Description   and   GDPR   information _________________ Working with young children has always been a rewarding and engaging profession. Demand for childcare practitioners has never been higher and so it is a great time to explore a career with Willow Cottage Nurseries. Practitioners with their Level 2 qualification will earn £25,781 per year whilst studying for their Level 3! As an unqualified early years practitioner studying towards your level 2 apprenticeship you will join a passionate and professional team of qualified educators. You will learn to plan and deliver activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programs. This is achieved by striving to meet every child’s individual needs and ensuring they are cared for in a safe, stable and stimulating environment. An apprenticeship with Willow Cottage will give you an opportunity to learn in a supportive environment whist also earning an excellent salary with great...

This role is also known as Nursery Nurse, Level 2 Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Level 3, Early Years Educator Please click below to view the full Job Description Nursery Practitioner - Level 2 qualified Nursery Practitioner and Level 3 apprentice Early Years Educator - qualified to Level 3 or above Please see out GDPR  information.  _________________________________________ Willow Cottage Nurseries is recruiting passionate and childcare professionals and educators to help us deliver the highest quality education and childcare. Would you like to work in a beautiful rural location with extensive outdoor facilities? We believe that our staff should feel valued and be part of a supportive team of childcare professionals. Job Roles Senior Practitioner (Deputy Room Leader) - L3+ Early Years Educator - L3+ Early Years Educator Apprentice - L3 Early Years Practitioner - L2 Location - Positions available at -...

Recruiting for a Lead Teacher at BLS Barnet!     Full Time- 40 hours per week Flexible shifts between 8:00-18:00 Monday-Friday. 50 weeks per year (Not term time) Up to £39,160 per annum.  Dependent on qualifications, experience and including performance related bonus.   We have an exciting opportunity for an   Early Years Teacher   at our   Barnet branch . This is a team-based role within our   Pre-school room , working closely with the   Room Leader and a wider team of 5 dedicated educators.   You will be based in a classroom of up to   32 children (ratio 1:8)   and will play a key part in the day-to-day life of the room from   teaching, supporting routines and working alongside colleagues to deliver high-quality practice. Bright Little Stars Benefits Package: A competitive salary reviewed annually Generous Annual Leave – 29 days plus 3 days Xmas holiday days  and 2 full weeks in the summer holidays- August! ‘All hands-on deck’ –...

We have exciting part-time and full-time opportunities at Apple Tree. We are a family run establishment where children come first. We pride ourselves in providing children with a 'home from home' experience. Working at Apple Tree offers: Competitive salaries Full-time   and   Part-time   flexibility Small class sizes Ongoing training opportunities (Apprenticeships, EYITTs, SENDCo courses) Senior Management development opportunities Childcare discounts Qualifications Required:   Full and Relevant Level 2/3 The ideal candidate will be responsible for: Effective teaching and learning for children from 0-5 years Safeguarding children and ensuring their individual needs are met Maintaining a safe, secure, caring and stimulating learning environment. Keeping accurate records of children’s progress and effectively working in partnership with parents and colleagues. Contact our friendly office team, we look forward to hearing from you soon....

We have exciting part-time and full-time opportunities at Apple Tree. We are a family run establishment where children come first. We pride ourselves in providing children with a 'home from home' experience. Working at Apple Tree offers: Competitive salaries Full-time   and   Part-time   flexibility Small class sizes Ongoing training opportunities (Apprenticeships, EYITTs, SENDCo courses) Senior Management development opportunities Childcare discounts Qualifications Required:   Full and Relevant Level 2/3 The ideal candidate will be responsible for: Effective teaching and learning for children from 0-5 years Safeguarding children and ensuring their individual needs are met Maintaining a safe, secure, caring and stimulating learning environment. Keeping accurate records of children’s progress and effectively working in partnership with parents and colleagues. Contact our friendly office team, we look forward to hearing from you soon....

Nursery Practitioner Job description Reports to:     Nursery Manager, Key Objective: To work as a member of the nursery team, showing initiative and creativity to foster an environment which encourages the children’s all round development and where high standards of care are provided. Responsibilities: Operational Be a reliable member of a team, working co-operatively and with flexibility. Observe each child’s progress and report on achievements, looking for progression and continuity. Keep records of each child’s day to day activities for parents/colleagues reference. Develop excellent communications with parents/carers, encouraging them to participate in their child’s progress and development. Supervise children at play (indoors and outdoors) and at mealtimes. Formulate, operate and evaluate a programme of activities, suitable for the age range of children, following the EYFS framework....

Level 5  Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship – Baby Room Leader -  Little Petals Day Nursery Shoots Training are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individual to complete their Level 5 Early Years Lead Practitioner Apprenticeship as a Baby Room Leader at Little Petals Day Nursery, Sonning Common . We opened our doors for the first time in March 2025, our newly opened setting in the beautiful village of Sonning Common cares for children from as young as 3 months to preschoolers ( 3 months – 5yrs ). We are open all year round from 7.30 am till 6.00 pm. We understand that your child is the most important creation to you and therefore we aim to deliver the best possible care and play experiences for your child. With a view to maintain the important routines you've worked so hard to achieve and working closely with parents, carers and those involved in the child's home life. We Have 2 rooms over 2 floors, babies upstairs and...